Momentus says 3D-printed titanium fuel tank holds pressure in Vigoride 7 flight test

PUBT · 2d ago
Momentus says 3D-printed titanium fuel tank holds pressure in Vigoride 7 flight test
  • Momentus reported its Vigoride 7 orbital vehicle executed more than 50 controlled thruster firings, lowering altitude by nearly 20 km.
  • The water-propellant Microwave Electrothermal Thruster system has been used over 400 times across missions since 2023, supporting technology maturity claims.
  • First in-orbit test of Momentus momentum wheels showed stable performance with expected command response.
  • Flight testing of a 3D-printed titanium fuel tank held pressure as designed, supporting additive manufacturing for faster spacecraft component production.


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